• Clipperton acted as sole financial advisor to Klara – the leading solution for managing frontline employees’ skills – in the structuration of a €10m acceleration round led by Dutch investor Endeit Capital, with the participation of existing investors Side Capital and Ankaa Ventures. 
  • This funding round marks a strategic milestone in Klara’s international expansion and the strengthening of its expertise in frontline workers, those who are at the heart of business performance.
  • This transaction is testimony to Clipperton’s know-how in advising HR tech pioneers, with credentials such as Welcome to the Jungle’s €50m Series C, Foederis Group’s sale to Septeo, or AssessFirst’s growth investment from CAPZA.

Our Client

  • Klara enables businesses to structure and industrialize skills development at scale, ensuring a rapid and measurable upskilling process, especially for frontline workers, who are often overlooked. It also provides managers with tools to better support and empower their teams. 
  • In 2024, Klara recorded a 175% growth rate, demonstrating the relevance and impact of its solution. 
  • Having established relationships with major enterprise clients, including Safran, Carrefour,  Saint-Gobain, and OTIS, and following the opening of a London office in 2024, Klara is actively expanding across European markets with advanced discussions already underway with several key players.

Deal Rationale

  • This third funding round was led by Endeit Capital, a Dutch group specializing in supporting European tech scale-ups, making its very first investment in France. They join historical investors Side Capital and Ankaa Ventures. 
  • With the new funding, Klara is forecasting to continue its strong growth in the coming years, strengthening its position as an innovative leader in skills management.
  • “This funding round gives us the resources to accelerate our deployment and strengthen our teams and offerings, particularly by integrating new functionalities”, commented Roman Etay, CRO and co-founder of Klara.

Clipperton’s strong track record in HR Tech

Deal Team Clipperton

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 400 deals with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.